Statues and Anniversary Games in the Tiny Towns Behind Italy’s World Cup Win
Rossi, Tardelli and Altobelli - the three Azzurri scorers from the 1982 final - all came from small places flying under the tourist radar.
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Fabio Cannavaro’s Naples and the Streets he can Never Leave Behind
Cannavaro has never forgotten where he first honed his skills. A street footballer who rose to the very top, and who now wants to give back.
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From San Siro to Brera… Discover the Milan that Belonged to Ronaldo
Brazilian superstar striker Ronaldo loved life in Milan after first signing for Inter at his peak in 1997. He later played for AC Milan.
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On This Day at the World Cup – July 9: Rome Goes Wild as Italy Lift the Trophy
About 150,000 people watched the 2006 final in Circus Maximus - an ancient chariot racing stadium between the Colosseum and Trastevere.
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On This Day at the World Cup – July 8: Rossi at the Double
Rossi had broken Brazilian hearts with a hat-trick in the previous round and was finding his form at just the right time.
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On This Day at the World Cup – July 4: Grosso’s Goal and Gazza’s Tears
Two semi-finals 16 years apart produced drama by the bucketload with Italy sinking the hosts and Gazza getting emotional.
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On This Day at the World Cup – July 3: One Man Tries to Divide Italy
It was semi-final time at Italia 90 and Naples greeted a familiar face when Argentina played the tournament hosts.
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The Cities that Mapped Out England’s Journey to Salvation at Italia 90
Italia 90 was a pivotal moment for English football. What happened over those four weeks in Italy would change everything.
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On This Day at the World Cup – June 30: Toto Ends Irish Adventure
Another goal from Toto Schillaci, his fourth of the tournament, settled the game played in Rome’s Stadio Olimpico.
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The Stadiums of Italia 90: The Grounds that Shaped a Summer to Remember
The 1990 World Cup was the last international tournament Italy hosted, and while it didn't quite go to plan for the hosts, the legacy of the tournament forever altered the very fabric of the game.
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On This Day at the World Cup – June 26: An English Calcio Audition in Bologna
On this day at Italia ’90, England left it late, very late, but secured passage into the quarter-final with a slender victory over Belgium in Bologna.
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Where to Watch the World Cup in Florence – International Bars and Outdoor Screens
With it's own historical attachment to the World Cup and a strong international diaspora, there are plenty of reasons to catch the big games in Florence this summer.
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